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ii vs Lightyear

Compare ii and Lightyear side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

ii

ii

Flat-fee long-term investors

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed opt…

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Lightyear

Lightyear

Cost-conscious long-term investors

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, …

Head-to-head comparison

ii vs Lightyear
Feature ii Lightyear
Minimum deposit — —
Stock trading fee UK and US shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): Core £3.99 per trade; Plus £3.99 per trade; Premium £2.99 per trade US shares: 0.10% (0.10 USD min - 1 USD max); UK shares: 1 GBP; EUR-denominated stocks, bonds, ETNs and ETCs: 1 EUR; other European stocks: 0.10%
Regulators FCA FCA, EFSA, FINRA, SIPC
Best for Flat-fee long-term investors Cost-conscious long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Crypto
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Bonds
Funds
Investment Plans
Ready Made Portfolios
Multi Currency
Business Account
Isa
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Sipp
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Fractional Shares
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Savings Vaults
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Money Market Funds
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Pros & cons

ii

ii

Pros

  • Core plan starts at £5.99 per month
  • Regular investments are Free on every plan
  • No fees for transfers in or out
  • SIPP, ISA and Trading Account sit under one plan
  • Hold up to 9 currencies in SIPP and Trading Account
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Funds cost £1.49 on Plus and Free on Premium
  • Plus gives 5 free family accounts; Premium gives unlimited

Cons

  • Core is limited to portfolios up to £100,000
  • Junior ISA is not included on the Core plan
  • Same day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost £15
  • Other currency withdrawals cost £15
  • Telephone trades cost £49
  • Non-personal accounts add £30 per month
  • Premium costs £39.99 per month
  • Core FX conversion is 0.75%
Lightyear

Lightyear

Pros

  • No account fee
  • Free ETF execution and custody
  • 0.35% FX conversion fee
  • Multi-currency account
  • Fractional investing
  • Web, iOS and Android access
  • Savings Vaults with money market funds
  • SIPC protection for US securities

Cons

  • Stock fees vary by instrument
  • Card deposits cost 0.6%
  • Crypto assets lack investor compensation cover
  • Product availability may vary
  • Money market fund fees apply
  • Some withdrawals may require currency conversion
ii

ii

ii is a flat-fee investment platform with ISA, SIPP, Trading Account, funds, ETFs, shares, bonds, managed options and multi-currency investing.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Lightyear

Lightyear

Low-cost investing platform with free ETFs, multi-currency accounts, fractional investing, savings products, and a 0.35% FX fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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